Heavenly Drinking Chocolate

Here are some of my favorite hot cocoa hacks! For a mmmintylicious treat, add a 1/8 tsp mint extract to your mug, and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Or kick-start your cocoa by adding a shot of espresso, along with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Feeling daring? Add a dash of chili powder...it may sound odd, but the complexity and heat are delish!

Ingredients

4 cupshalf-and-half cream

2 bars (3 1/2 ounces each)70 % cacao dark chocolate, chopped

2 ouncesmilk chocolate, chopped

1 teaspoonvanilla extract

1/4 teaspoonground nutmeg

dash salt

sweetened whip cream

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil).

Remove from heat; whisk in the chocolates, vanilla, nutmeg and salt until smooth.

Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into temp-tations® 16 ounce mugs, top with whipped cream.